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How far is Lopez, WA, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 2874 miles / 4625 kilometers / 2497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Lopez (LPS) is 3745 miles / 6027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 14 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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2874
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4625
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2497
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Distance from Sydney to Lopez

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Lopez. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2873.738 miles
  • 4624.833 kilometers
  • 2497.210 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2865.371 miles
  • 4611.368 kilometers
  • 2489.939 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 5 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Sydney to Lopez generates about 319 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 319 kilograms equals 704 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W
Destination Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W